Role name: Welfare Rights Support Partner
Contract type: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 per week (9-5)
Salary: £25k +
The Role:
By joining Achieve together as Welfare Rights Support Partner you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people we support.
You will provide support in relation to Welfare Rights Appointeeships, Case Working and Payment Control.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support the Welfare Rights team to hand back all appointeeships to an alternative party (who is not connected to Achieve together)
- Support people we support and their families to find a suitable alternative
- Work to create a clear separation between care and support provision and the legal management of people’s finances in line with best practice guidance
- Providing advice and guidance to all of the people we support and their relatives to ensure that people we support have working financial budget plans and to be as independent as possible with regards to their finances
- Work with the Regional Managers and Service Managers to relinquish appointeeship for individuals.
Working alongside DWP to relinquish the role
The Benefits:
At Achieve together, we view this as more than just a job it’s the beginning of your career adventure with us. You’ll act as a positive role model and an expert in your field, guiding and supporting the operational teams to ensure people we support have the best possible quality of life.
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and realise your full potential. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- Competitive pay and progression that is linked to your skills and experience
- Flexible working opportunities to suit you
- Recognition schemes, team events and social activities
- Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services
- Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards
- Ongoing development and training to support your career progression with us
- Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
- Access to financial wellbeing platform, Wagestream
Essential Requirements:
- Basic Welfare Benefits knowledge is desirable
- Great communication skills - you will need to communicate clearly and respectfully with vulnerable people and make sure they understand the options which are open to them.
- Patience, empathy and being able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Office skills like using a computer and filing, so you can update and track records.
- Organisation and self-management skills.
- Being able to stay calm and resilient in challenging situations.
Experience of working in care home settings is desirable
Get in touch:
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!